Schüssler-Salts for Children
Just like in adults, Schüssler-Salts can also be taken supportingly by children for various illnesses and afflictions, and this is completely without side-effects.
For growing pains and teething problems, No. 2 Calcium phosphate 6X is recommended.
When the child is suffering from belly ache and wind, the ‘first-aid-remedy’ for those situations is No. 7 Magnesium phosphate 6X – prepared as a “Hot 7” as Magnesium phosphate has an antispasmodic and pain-relieving effect.
‘Hot 7’ – For children under the age of 12, instead of the normal dose of 10 tablets, dissolve only 5 tablets in hot water.
In case of fever, the following salts are recommended:
- No. 3 Ferrum phosphate 12X – First-Aid-Remedy in biochemistry – for all inflammations and fever up to 38.5 degrees Celsius
- No. 5 Potassium phosphate 6X – Fever above 38.5 degrees Celsius
However, when symptoms do not improve or even get worse, it is imperative to consult with your doctor!